Mirrors

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for an arched mirror. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for an American Chippendale mirror frame. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This Arts and Crafts style mirror was built by senior editor Glen Huey as the cover project for issue 7 of Woodworking Magazine. SketchUp model by illustrator Louis Bois.

Construction is just a matter of routing a circular recess for the mirror glass, then band-sawing out the mirror body, rounding the edges, sanding and finishing.

Dress up any mirror with a new wooden mirror frame. This one features a small shelf on the bottom. Here are the free plans.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a table top mirror. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

You can build a frame for a mirror you already have or build a frame and order a mirror to fit. Either way it is not hard to do.

Build a wall mounted hall tree out of plywood using the free video and instructions available at the link. Perfect for small spaces, this hall tree will give you a spot for keys or wallets and you can check yourself in the mirror on the way out the door.

Add a frame to just about any mirror with these easy-to-follow free instructions.

Frame a full length mirror for your bedroom or hang a group of three for impact. Here is the free how-to.

Update your bathroom mirror by building a frame for it using this tutorial.

Frame your own mirror using this free tutorial.

This beautiful floor length mirror holds a surprise. The mirror frame hinges open to reveal hidden storage for jewelry or what ever you wish to store. Here are the free woodworking plans.

Assemble your supplies with the material list provided and then get to work building this mirror frame.

At the link they show you how to build your own modern mirror frame. Its a fun geometric design for something a little different.

Here is a free plan for a framed wall mirror that uses mortise and tenon joinery. You can use the same technique described below to display photographs or paintings. This project requires a relatively small amount of wood and with sufficient sanding and proper finishing, you can achieve a fantastic wall hanging that will make your room appear bigger and more airy.

Here is a super quick and inexpensive way to dress up a boring bathroom mirror or any mirror actually.

Build this mirror, perfect for a little girls room, using these free woodworking plans.

Use these free step-by-step instructions to build your own mirror frame.

Build a full length mirror or floor mirror using the free instructions located at the link. See how they created the trim using wood half circles. Neat.

This mirror project is easy to build and will make a statement in your decor. Here are the free plans.

The frame joinery is just butt joints reinforced with splines. But then, the frame is dressed up with figured veneer, marquetry medallions, inlay strips, and stringing that really make it stand out from the crowd. While this may sound complicated, it is not. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra from Woodsmith Magazine.

Here is a quick and inexpensive way to frame your mirrors using dowels.

To build this mirror with storage, all you need is a wall mirror and a bit of wood. The storage is hidden in plain sight and makes a great spot for hairdryers and accessories. Easy to build using the free plans at the link.

Here is how you go about framing a large full length mirror using 1 x 6 and 1 x 2s.

Here is an attractive and useful mirror that incorporates a variety of techniques that look rather impressive but are not all that difficult.

Everyone should own a full length mirror and now you can build one for yourself using these free woodworking plans.

This handsome mirror can hang on its own - the design is soft-spoken enough to complement a variety of furniture styles.

Build an octagonal mirror using this free tutorial. It is easier than you might think.

Build a modern full length mirror using the free woodworking tutorial available at the link. Everyone should own one!